Used Aluminum Driveshaft

Grabbin' Asphalt · Apr 26, 2014

Whats the most you'd pay??
What to look out for??

Bullitt347 · Apr 26, 2014

$100 is the most I would pay for aluminum driveshaft like the FMS one that sold for $150. new back in the day. Now something made by Inland Empire Driveshaft or Dynotech would be much better quality and command more $. I would check anything you buy used to see if it is straight and balanced.

stykthyn · Apr 26, 2014

I would steer away from used drive shafts.

mikestang63 · Apr 26, 2014

new they are now over $250 not $150. Yes I would buy a used one for around $125 or less. It's like any other used part. Inspect it first. If you see any dents or damage, pass.

Grabbin' Asphalt · Apr 26, 2014

Here is a place near me.

http://www.mustangsunlimited.com/LM_CatalogSite/00202.htm

Bullitt347 · Apr 26, 2014

mikestang63 said:
new they are now over $250 not $150.

I did say "back in the day" lol. I remember buying them at that price and having to listen to the Chevy guys cry because they could not get an aluminum driveshaft for anywhere near that price.

Grabbin' Asphalt · Apr 26, 2014

These are latemodelrestoration.com prices.

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/products/79-93-Mustang-Driveshaft-Components

cadams155 · Apr 26, 2014

does an aluminum drive shaft really make that big of a difference? been considering getting one. thanks

toyman · Apr 26, 2014

Probably not unless weight is a concern. They tend to be better balanced but ... When I bought mine "back in the day" it was as almost the same cost as replacing the U-joints on the stock drive shaft.

old_blue · Apr 26, 2014

The price skyrocketed several years ago. They are definitely worth it if you change gears. The stockers weren't really balanced for anything over 3.55 gears. At least the ones I have run into. They required re-balancing and it was just easier (at the time) to just get the aluminum one. If you are leaving the stock gears then just leave it. Not worth the coin.

cadams155 · Apr 26, 2014

Ok then I wont worry about it. I am planning to leave the rear alone if I keep the 2.3. If I upgrade to the 5.0 I will swap out to the 8.8 from whatever donor car I get. Thanks

Grabbin' Asphalt · Apr 27, 2014

Does anyone khow what the FRPP aluminum shaft is rated for in hp?? Thinking of buying a knew one.

90lxcoupe · Apr 27, 2014

Im gonna put mine up for 200 obo when i sell it. I would not use them in anything over a 500 hp application.

NIKwoaC · Apr 27, 2014

90lxcoupe said:
Im gonna put mine up for 200 obo when i sell it. I would not use them in anything over a 500 hp application.

Nearly everything on these cars shouldn't be used in a 500hp application LOL. Have you seen them twist before?

Gearbanger 101 · Apr 27, 2014

I'm running an AWD Aerostar driveshaft in my car. Cost me about $120 with new U-joints.

bentley429isBAC · Apr 27, 2014

Usually sell them for $125-150.

90lxcoupe · Apr 27, 2014

NIKwoaC said:
Nearly everything on these cars shouldn't be used in a 500hp application LOL. Have you seen them twist before?

Aluminum and carbon driveshafts are supposed to flex to a certain degree. It takes some of the shock out of the driveline

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